Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Nikon S5300

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Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Nikon S5300

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 100.00mm (35mm eq.)

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon S5300 Review.

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Differences

Pentax WG-3 GPS advantages over Nikon S5300

Waterproof
Yes vs No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
Larger lens aperture
f/2.0 vs f/3.7
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

240 vs 180 shots
Capture more photos
Manual focus
Yes vs No
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Bigger JPEG buffer
60 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/4000 vs 1/1500 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Nikon S5300 advantages over Pentax WG-3 GPS

Less expensive
$180 vs $350 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
More telephoto lens reach
200 mm vs 100 mm
Capture objects farther away
Thinner
20 mm vs 33 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
138g vs 239g
Lighter weight
Faster JPEG shooting
8.6 fps vs 1.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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Review Excerpt

Eye-catching, aggressive styling; Digital Microscope mode with 6 LED ring light; Improved ruggedness; Front-panel monochrome LCD readout; Can power up via inductive charging.
Struggles in low-light situations despite bright f/2 max lens aperture; So-so image and video quality; User interface has steep learning curve; Poor battery life.
Read our Pentax WG-3 GPS Express Review

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax WG-3

Pentax WG-3 GPS

Pentax WG-3

$229
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in GPS

$289
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive

Compare Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Pentax WG-3

Nikon S5300

Pentax WG-3

$210
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$289
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon S5300 vs Pentax WG-3

Compared to Nikon S3600

Pentax WG-3 GPS

Nikon S3600

$229
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-camera panoramas

$350
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Nikon S3600

Nikon S5300

Nikon S3600

$210
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

$350
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S3600

Compared to Canon 340 HS

Pentax WG-3 GPS

Canon 340 HS

$229
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-camera panoramas

$199
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Pentax WG-3 GPS vs Canon 340 HS

Nikon S5300

Canon 340 HS

$210
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Shoots 60p video

$199
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Manual focus

Compare Nikon S5300 vs Canon 340 HS

Compared to Ricoh WG-4 GPS

Pentax WG-3 GPS

Ricoh WG-4 GPS

$229
1/2.3 inch

$380
1/2.3 inch

Bigger JPEG buffer
Slow-motion videos

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Nikon S5300

Ricoh WG-4 GPS

$210
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$380
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
Larger lens aperture

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Compared to Ricoh WG-4

Pentax WG-3 GPS

Ricoh WG-4

$229
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS

$330
1/2.3 inch

Bigger JPEG buffer
Slow-motion videos

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Nikon S5300

Ricoh WG-4

$210
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

$330
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
Larger lens aperture

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